Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac back with an action-packed Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the football, the basketball, and the hockey…but first…a little baseball! And this is a cool story. Former Yankee great Bernie Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24th at the orchestra’s spring gala concert at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.
BRONX, NY – OCTOBER 18: Bernie Williams #51 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series on October 18, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
In addition to being a five-time All Star and four-time World Series Champion for the Yankees…Bernie is also a highly-respected classically trained guitarist and has released two albums. Bernie began playing the guitar at age seven and has performed with Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and more. And…he also jammed with fellow Yankee legend and outfield partner Paul O’Neill (on drums) for a Yankees promo for the MSG channel.
Bernie has also appeared on late night television. He and his band performed on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Check out the song!
One of my favorite Bernie performances was when he went into enemy territory at Fenway Park in Boston. Bernie was there to support Derek Jeter and play “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” for Jeter’s last game ever.
Bernie is pure class. Oh, and by the way, he should be in the Hall Of Fame! Seriously! Bernie’s stellar career went from 1991 to 2006…and in that time Bernie batted a career .297, with 287 home runs, and 1, 257 RBI. He was also the 1996 American League Championship Series MVP…a 4-time Gold Glove winner for his excellent defense in centerfield…a Silver Slugger winner (2002)…the 1998 American League Batting Champion…and as mentioned before…a five-time All Star and four-time World Series champ. Yeah…he belongs in Cooperstown! Anyway, congrats, Bernie, on the awesome gig with the New York Philharmonic! You rock! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the Scoreboard!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 09: (L-R) Bernie Williams, Pino Palladino and Jimmy Vivino perform during the finale at the Seventh Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert for God’s Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 09, 2023 in New York City.
McAfee Apologizes For Rodgers
Pat McAfee apologized for what Aaron Rodgers said about Jimmy Kimmel on his show (Rodgers insinuated Kimmel visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island). He added, quote, “We obviously don’t like to be associated with anything negative, ever…so we apologize for being a part of it…hopefully those two will just be able to settle this.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 03: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets walks on the field after a loss to the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on December 03, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Giants & Jets Pro Bowl Selections
The Pro Bowl announcements were made yesterday…Dexter Lawrence will be the only Giant who made it to the Pro Bowl…meanwhile, the Jets’ Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams received the honor. The Eagles had six players named to the team.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 22: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants celebrates after a sack in the second quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Knicks Beat Bulls
Over to basketball…where the Knicks beat the Bulls last night…116 to 100. The Knicks’ Julius Randle had 35 points and Jalen Brunson had 31 points as the Knicks improve to 19 and 15.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrates a point during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Nets Fall To Houston
The Nets lost to the Rockets…112 to 101. The Nets drop to 15 and 20.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 03: Trendon Watford #9 of the Brooklyn Nets battles Jae’Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets for a rebound during the second half at Toyota Center on January 03, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Sixers Play On Friday
The 76’ers were off. They next play on Friday. The Sixers are 23 and 10 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Devils Beat Caps
Over to hockey…where the Devils took down the Capitals last night…6 to 3. The Devils’ Nico Hischier had two goals and an assist…and the Devils’ Dawson Mercer added two goals of his own in the win. The Devils improve to 20-14-2.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 13: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils controls the puck during overtime against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on December 13, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils won 2-0 in overtime.
Hockey Tonight: Rangers Vs. Blackhawks
The Rangers and Flyers were inactive. Tonight the Rangers face the Blackhawks in Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are 25-10-1.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: Blake Wheeler #17 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first period goal against the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2023 in New York City.
Flyers Vs. Blue Jackets
The Flyers take on the Blue Jackets in Philly. Philly is 19-13-5.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 29: Cam York #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on December 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
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